List of Liberty University people

This list of Liberty University people includes notable graduates, professors, honorary degree recipients, and other people affiliated with Liberty University.

Founders

 * Jerry Falwell, founder
 * Elmer Towns, founder

Academics

 * Tracy Packiam Alloway, cognitive psychology instructor at University of North Florida
 * Susan Wise Bauer, author and English instructor at The College of William & Mary
 * Tony Campbell, political science instructor at Towson University
 * Joshua Crockett, president of Bob Jones University
 * Dondi E. Costin, current president of Liberty University, former President of Charleston Southern University
 * Lynne Coy-Ogan, president of Husson University
 * Thaddeus S. Lott Sr., educator
 * Alex McFarland, director of Christian World View at North Greenville University
 * Mary Jo Podgurski, sex expert and professor at Washington and Jefferson College

Business

 * Tad Skylar Agoglia, founder of First Response Team of America
 * Patrick Ayota, Ugandan businessman, Deputy Managing Director of the National Social Security Fund of Uganda
 * Lakeysha Hallmon, founder of the Village Market

Entertainment

 * Patricia Abravanel, daughter of Silvio Santos; Brazilian TV producer and host
 * Laurie Bartram, actress
 * Shannon Bream, Fox News host
 * Jean Doumanian, television producer
 * Tiffany Espensen, actress known for playing Piper on Nickelodeon's Bucket & Skinner's Epic Adventures
 * Courtney Garrett, Miss Virginia
 * Trent Garrett, actor and model
 * Vic Mignogna, anime voice actor
 * Sanaz Minaie, Iranian television chef and cookbook author
 * Jessica Moore, journalist at WCBS-TV
 * Heidi Mueller, soap opera actress
 * Samantha Ponder, ESPN host
 * Lindsley Register, actress, producer, and writer best known for her role as Laura on The Walking Dead and as Dharma on Six
 * Sadie Robertson, member of Duck Dynasty, attended for one semester.
 * Richard Rossi, filmmaker, actor, and evangelist
 * Phil Snyder, voice actor known for Disney's Jiminy Cricket

Literature and journalism

 * Mike Bullock, author known for Lions, Tigers and Bears
 * Angela Elwell Hunt, Christian author
 * Victoria Henley, model who appeared on America's Next Top Model
 * Tim LaHaye, Christian author
 * Kevin Roose, reporter for The New York Times, attended for a semester
 * Daniel Whyte III, Christian author

Music

 * Meredith Andrews, contemporary Christian music singer
 * Hector Cervantes, member of Casting Crowns
 * Stephen Christian, lead singer for Anberlin
 * Thad Cockrell, Christian country singer
 * Anthony Evans, Jr., Christian singer-songwriter
 * Terry Fator, singer and ventriloquist
 * Chad Graham, member of Christian rock band Anthem Lights
 * Caleb Grimm, member of the Christian rock band Anthem Lights
 * Corey Horn, bassist for Christian rock band Remedy Drive
 * Paris Jones, singer and rapper
 * Kyle Kupecky, former member of the Christian rock band Anthem Lights
 * Tim Lambesis, former founding member of As I Lay Dying
 * Joy Lippard, Contemporary Christian music singer
 * The Lone Bellow, members Brian Elmquist and Zach Williams both attended in the early 2000s
 * Mark Lowry, Christian singer and comedian
 * Kevin Max, singer for Christian group Audio Adrenaline; former member of Christian rock band DC Talk
 * Jody McBrayer, former singer for Christian group Avalon
 * Nightbirde, former contestant on America's Got Talent
 * Guy Penrod, former singer for gospel group Gaither Vocal Band
 * Alan Powell, member of the Christian rock band Anthem Lights
 * Lynda Randle, southern gospel singer
 * Jon Schneck, member of Christian rock band Relient K
 * Phil Stacey, contestant on the sixth season of American Idol
 * Michael Tait, lead singer for Christian group Newsboys; former member of DC Talk
 * TobyMac, Christian hip hop artist; former member of DC Talk
 * Shaun Tomczak, member of the band Sidewalk Prophets

Politics and government

 * Les Adams, Virginia House of Delegates
 * Chuck Baldwin, Constitution Party presidential nominee in the 2008 US presidential election
 * Allison Ball, Kentucky State Treasurer
 * Scott Baugh, California State Assembly
 * Kevin Beary, former sheriff of Orange County, Florida
 * Ken Borton, Michigan House of Representatives
 * Fernando Cabrera, council member in New York
 * Lee Chatfield, Michigan House of Representatives
 * Mike Cherry, Virginia House of Delegates
 * Joshua G. Cole, Virginia House of Delegates
 * Jeff Coleman, Pennsylvania House of Representatives
 * Chris Epps, former commissioner of the Mississippi Department of Corrections
 * Mike Fleck, Pennsylvania House of Representatives
 * Bob Good, United States House of Representatives
 * Kevin Grantham, president of the Colorado Senate
 * Murray A. Hansen, Wisconsin Air National Guard general
 * Janet Vestal Kelly, Secretary of the Commonwealth of Virginia
 * Pete Kelly, president of the Alaska Senate
 * Teresa King, first female commandant of the United States Army Drill Sergeant School in Fort Bragg
 * Tim Krieger, Pennsylvania House of Representatives
 * Jeffrie Long Jr., Maryland House of Delegates
 * Jean Elizabeth Manes, United States Ambassador to El Salvador
 * Chad Mayes, California State Assembly
 * Troy Nehls, United States House of Representatives
 * John O'Neal, West Virginia House of Delegates
 * Reagan Paul, Maine state legislator
 * Tony Perkins, Louisiana House of Representatives and president of the Family Research Council
 * Mats Persson, director of Open Europe
 * Jena Powell, Ohio House of Representatives
 * David A. Schauer, former executive director of National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
 * Adrian Smith (non-degreed), US Congressman from Nebraska
 * Jennifer Sullivan, Florida House of Representatives
 * Jeffrey Thompson, Idaho House of Representatives
 * Wendell Walker, Virginia House of Delegates
 * Jackie Walorski (non-degreed), United States House of Representatives
 * Will Wampler, Virginia House of Delegates

Religion

 * Charles Caldwell Ryrie, Christian theologian
 * Jurnee Carr, founder of Jurnee's Journey Foundation
 * Jonathan Falwell, son of Jerry Falwell and senior pastor of Thomas Road Baptist Church
 * William Franklin Graham IV, evangelist; grandson of Billy Graham
 * Bill Keller, televangelist and host of Live Prayer
 * Michael R. Licona, New Testament scholar and apologist and professor of theology
 * Gabe Lyons, founder of the Fermi Project
 * Johnnie Moore, Jr., author and CEO of the Kairos Company
 * Ed Stetzer, Christian author and missionary
 * Chris Surber, pastor and author

Baseball

 * Tony Beasley, manager of the Syracuse Chiefs
 * David Bote, outfielder for Chicago Cubs transferred out after one semester
 * Doug Brady, former second baseman for the Chicago White Sox
 * Sid Bream, former MLB first baseman
 * Ryan Cordell, former MLB outfielder
 * Rod Delmonico, former coach for the University of Tennessee and the Dutch national team
 * Lee Guetterman, former MLB pitcher
 * Ian Parmley, outfielder for Toronto Blue Jays
 * Randy Tomlin, pitching coach for the Harrisburg Senators

Basketball

 * Peter Aluma, former center for the Nigerian national team
 * Seth Curry, guard for the Dallas Mavericks
 * Octavio De La Grana, assistant coach and head scout for the Miami Heat
 * Katie Feenstra-Mattera, former WNBA player, head coach of the Cornerstone University women's team
 * Megan Frazee, forward for CCC Polkowice in Poland, former WNBA player
 * Tomasz Gielo, forward for the Joventut Badalona and the Poland national basketball team
 * Caleb Homesley, former player for the Washington Wizards and current player for the Zenit Saint Petersburg
 * Scottie James, basketball player for Hapoel Haifa in the Israeli Basketball Premier League
 * Julius Nwosu, former NBA player
 * Jeri Porter, former head coach of the George Mason University women's team
 * Jesse Sanders, guard for S.L. Benfica
 * Andrew Smith, basketball player in the Israeli Basketball Premier League and member of the Latvia national basketball team
 * Itoro Umoh-Coleman, former head coach of the Clemson University women's team
 * Avery Warley, former center for the Phoenix Mercury

Football

 * Walt Aikens, defensive back for the Miami Dolphins
 * Daijahn Anthony, defensive back for the Cincinnati Bengals
 * Fred Banks, former wide receiver for the Cleveland Browns, Miami Dolphins, and Chicago Bears
 * Sebastian Barrie, former defensive end and tackle for the Green Bay Packers, Arizona Cardinals, and San Diego Chargers
 * Elijah Benton, defensive back for the Cleveland Browns
 * Mike Brown, former wide receiver for the Carolina Panthers
 * Dwayne Carswell, former tight end and offensive lineman for the Denver Broncos
 * John Cartwright, former Liberty coach
 * Demario Douglas, wide receiver for the New England Patriots
 * Kelvin Edwards, former wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints and Dallas Cowboys
 * Jason Elam, former Kicker for the Denver Broncos
 * Marcus Floyd, former cornerback for the New York Jets, Buffalo Bills, and Carolina Panthers
 * Kevin Fogg, defensive back for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers
 * Nick Foles, quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles, Super Bowl LII MVP
 * Samkon Gado, former NFL running back
 * Antonio Gandy-Golden, former wide receiver for the Washington Football Team
 * Eric Green, former NFL tight end
 * Wayne Haddix, former defensive end for the New York Giants, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Carolina Panthers
 * Erick Harris, former NFL and arena football defensive end
 * Rashad Jennings, former NFL running back
 * Dominique Jones, tight end for the Indianapolis Colts
 * Jennifer King, first black woman coach, assistant running backs coach for the Washington Football Team
 * Matt Lambros, CFL free agent
 * Jessie Lemonier, current defensive end for the Los Angeles Chargers
 * Mike Lucas, football coach for the University of Louisiana at Lafayette
 * James McKnight, former wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks, Dallas Cowboys, and Miami Dolphins; coach at Cypress Bay High School
 * Vince Redd, NFL free agent
 * Stephen Sene, former offensive tackle for the New England Patriots
 * Rocky Seto, former NFL coach
 * Vic Shealy, head coach at Houston Baptist University
 * Richard Shelton, scout for the Tennessee Titans
 * Johnny Shepherd, former running back for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Buffalo Bills, and New York Knights
 * Donald Smith, former CFL cornerback and All-star
 * Hunter Steward, offensive lineman for the BC Lions
 * Chris Summers, former wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings
 * Paul Troth, former assistant football coach at ECU
 * Malik Willis, former quarterback for the Liberty Flames
 * Brian Witherspoon, former New York Giant
 * Josh Woodrum, former quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens

Soccer

 * Darren Amoo, forward for the Pittsburgh Riverhounds
 * Willie Bell, former coach and Leeds United forward
 * Joshua Boateng, midfielder for AC Oulu in Finland
 * Coy Craft, midfielder for the FC Dallas
 * Gabrielle Farrell, forward for the Jamaica women's national football team
 * Juan Guzman, midfielder for the Charlotte Eagles
 * Tresor Mbuyu, forward for the Charlotte Independence
 * Kevin Mendoza, forward for the Tampa Bay Rowdies
 * Darryl Roberts, striker for the Charlotte Eagles and the Trinidad and Tobago national team
 * Osei Telesford, midfielder for the Puerto Rico Islanders and the Trinidad and Tobago national team
 * Sly Tetteh, former president of Liberty Professionals in Ghana

Track and field

 * Joaquín Ballivián, Chilean shot putter
 * Sam Chelanga, professional runner
 * Josh Cox, long-distance runner
 * Jhon Perlaza, track and field olympian from Colombia

Other sports

 * Michael Andrew, Olympic swimmer represents United States
 * Marc-André Bourdon, former defenseman for the Philadelphia Flyers
 * William Byron, NASCAR driver
 * Charles Fernandez, Olympic pentathlete that represents Guatemala
 * Tuffield Latour, US men's bobsled coach
 * Elena Seiple, bodybuilder
 * Debbie Yow, athletic director at North Carolina State University

Administration

 * Babbie Mason, School of Music Advisory Council member
 * Jerry Prevo, former president of Liberty University
 * Ricky Skaggs, School of Music Advisory Council member

Faculty

 * Charles Billingsley, former worship leader at Thomas Road Baptist Church
 * James A. Borland, professor of philosophy and theology
 * Dan Gordon, visiting professor of cinematic arts
 * Tony L. Cothron, professor of government
 * Gary Habermas, chairman of the department of philosophy and theology
 * Michael S. Heiser, professor of theology
 * Mark Horstemeyer, distinguished professor and Dean of Engineering
 * Robert Hurt, former dean of the School of Law and Government
 * Thomas Ice, former executive director of the Pre-Trib Research Center, associate professor of theology
 * Karen Kingsbury, visiting professor of English (received Honorary Doctor of Letters in 2017)
 * Phill Kline, professor of law
 * Michael W. Smith, professor for Liberty School of music
 * Randall Wallace, visiting professor of cinematic arts

Staff

 * Carey Green, head women's basketball coach
 * Jamey Chadwell, head football coach
 * Ian McCaw, athletic director
 * Ritchie McKay, head basketball coach
 * Dot Richardson, head softball coach

Honorary degree recipients

 * Shannon Bream (Honorary Doctor of Law 2013), journalist on Fox News
 * George H. W. Bush (Honorary Doctor of Humanities 1990), 41st president of the United States of America
 * Jeb Bush (Honorary Doctor of Humanities 2015), 43rd governor of Florida
 * Ben Carson (Honorary Doctor of Sciences 2018), neurosurgeon and United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
 * Jimmy Carter (Honorary Doctor of Humanities 2018), 39th President of the United States
 * S. Truett Cathy (Honorary Doctor of Humanities 2012), founder of Chick-fil-A
 * Rashad Jennings (Honorary Doctor of Humanities 2016), New York Giants running back
 * Jerry Johnston, founding pastor of the former First Family Church of Overland Park, Kansas; now vice president of Houston Baptist University
 * Mike Lindell (Honorary Doctorate of Business 2019), founder and CEO of My Pillow, Inc
 * Chuck Norris (Honorary Doctor of Humanities 2008), actor
 * Lacey E. Putney (Honorary Doctor of Humanities, 2014), former member of the Virginia House of Delegates
 * Mitt Romney (Honorary Doctor of Humanities 2012), former Governor of Massachusetts
 * Tim Tebow (Honorary Doctor of Humanities 2021), Jacksonville Jaguars tight end and Denver Broncos quarterback
 * Donald Trump (Honorary Doctorate of Business 2012, Honorary Doctor of Laws 2017), 45th president of the United States
 * Randall Wallace (Honorary Doctor of Humanities 2011), screenwriter known for Braveheart